Union Minister Social Justice & Empowerment holds Public Darbar at Harwan

Srinagar, Oct 15: Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, Dr.Virendra Kumar Khatik, who was on two-day visit to District Srinagar as part of Public Outreach Programme held a Public Darbar in Harwan Area Saturday.
He held interaction with representatives of Rural and Urban Local bodies.
The official spokesperson said that the Mayor, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), JunaidAzimMattoo, Chairman District Development Council (DDC), Malik Aftab, Vice Chairman, DDC, Srinagar, Bilal Ahmad, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, Mohammad AijazAsad, Chairperson Block Development Council (BDC), other DDC, BDC and PRI members and large number of people also attended the function.
Speaking on the occasion, the Union Minister said that public representation is pivotal for all round development and for strengthening democracy. He said that by establishing grass root level governance through Urban Local Bodies and Panchayati Raj Institutions, the Srinagar District has witnessed a visible change in overall developmental front.
During his speech, the Minister highlighted various development and welfare schemes and urged people to avail maximum benefit from all such schemes including PMJAY, Ayushman Bharat etc.
During the programme, the Union Minister also interacted with the members of DDC, BDC and local PRIs who put forth several demands and suggestions with regard to effective implementation of welfare schemes for the larger interest of the beneficiaries.
Union Minister mentioned the captivating natural beauty, cultural diversity in unity and rich heritage of Kashmir and appreciated the art and craft of local artisans having magical skills. He stressed on preservation of rich traditional heritage and culture of the valley.
He said that Kashmir, globally known as ‘Heaven on Earth’, is on path of development with robust democratic setup at grass root level and assured all possible support from the central Government for its prosperity besides fulfilling the demands of the local people and Administration.
The Union Ministers also lauded the initiatives of the LG Administration to provide good governance to the people of J&K.
Earlier, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad AijazAsad in his welcome address gave a comprehensive overview about the developmental scenario of Srinagar district and highlighted the key developmental initiatives and measures taken with regard to establishment of 3-tier Panchayati Raj system under which the self-government of local people has been realized for socio-economic development, strengthening social justice and implementation of Central and UT Government Schemes at the grassroots level.
Later, on the occasion the Minister handed over sanction letters to the tune of Rs 55 lakh among beneficiaries under PMEGP, ACC and NRLM for setting up of Income Generating Units to earn livelihood with dignity and honour.
The Minister also handed over keys of Milk Vans to the beneficiaries Under Integrated Dairy Development Scheme (IDDS), besides sanction orders for setting up Dairy Units in the District.
The Minister also handed over the tractor key to a local farmer who will be given a subsidy of Rs 2 lakh under the scheme of Agriculture Department.